Graham Arnold ready to begin Australia's World Cup journey
Ahead of Australia's first qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup, Socceroos boss Graham Arnold sat down with ESPN for an exclusive interview.
Can Newcastle shock Arsenal? And who will win MLS MVP?
Can Arsenal stay unbeaten against a Newcastle side that's flying high, and with Saudi Arabia set to host the 2034 World Cup, what is their end goal?
Ballon d'Or shake up as UEFA agrees new deal
Football's most prestigious individual prize, the Ballon d'Or, will be co-organised by UEFA from next year.
Will the World Cup ever be hosted outside Europe, North America or Asia again?
News that the 2034 World Cup would likely be hosted by Saudi Arabia made waves for expected reasons, but beyond that, there's a clear reason why FIFA has nowhere else to turn.
Saudi sole bidder to host 2034 WC, FIFA confirms
Saudi Arabia was the only football association to present a bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup before the deadline closed, soccer's global governing body FIFA confirmed on Tuesday.
Messi reflects on 'special' World Cup after eighth Ballon d'Or win (0:53)
Man United legend Sir Bobby Charlton dies at 86
Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton has died at the age of 86, the Premier League club announced Saturday.
How VAR could have changed soccer's most controversial moments
Believe it or not, football had massive controversies before VAR existed. But how could the video referee have changed the path of the game on major incidents of the past?
Swinging 60s: Kane joins Messi, Ronaldo in exclusive international strikers club
England striker Harry Kane is now the 28th male player to reach 60 international goals and the 11th active player to do so. Here are the others.
Marching on: The 10 teams through to the next round of Asian qualifiers for the World Cup
The first round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is done -- but who are the ten teams marching on?
Would the USMNT have made it to the 2002 World Cup final if VAR existed? (2:00)
Rating the most bizarre goalkeeper kits of the 1990s
Depending on your viewpoint, the 1990s was either the golden age or the nadir for goalkeeper kits. But the decade produced some unforgettable jerseys.
Singapore book dream ties with Son's South Korea in World Cup qualifiers
Singapore will get the chance to lock horns with Son Heung-min and South Korea in the next round of joint-qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup and 2027 Asian Cup.
What if VAR had caught Henry's infamous handball vs. Ireland? (1:38)
Argentina's Alvarez shows there will be life after Messi; Brazil look tired
Julián Álvarez showed he can step into Argentina's spotlight when Lionel Messi isn't around, but Brazil looked tired in their draw.
McKennie: U.S. now expects to beat world's best
The U.S. men's national team are ready to show they can beat the world's top teams, midfielder Weston McKennie said on Wednesday, as they prepare to face Germany in a home friendly.
Inside the NFL's turf controversies, and why the World Cup plays a role
The NFLPA wants teams to play on grass. The league argues it's not so easy. And what does the 2026 World Cup have to do with the controversy?
Deschamps questions FIFA over 2030 WC format
Didier Deschamps has criticised FIFA's plans for 2030 World Cup, with the France coach questioning the sporting and ethical elements of the tournament.
Paraguay restart under new coach, but can they succeed against Messi's Argentina?
Paraguay's new manager Argentine Daniel Garnero makes his national team debut against Lionel Messi's Argentina, the reigning world champions.
Saudis send letter of intent to FIFA for 2034 WC
Saudi Arabia announced it took the second step to bid for 2034 World Cup by submitting a letter of intent to host the event to FIFA on Monday.
Blatter: 'Absurd' to host World Cup in 6 nations
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has criticised the decision by world football's governing body to hold the World Cup in six countries across three continents.
'Absolute garbage!' Steve Nicol slams FIFA's 2030 World Cup decision (1:34)
Morocco and Spain battling to host 2030 WC final
A day after Morocco and Spain were nominated as joint hosts of the 2030 World Cup -- along with Portugal -- there were signs of friction, with both countries laying claim to being the venue for the final.
Saudi Arabia announces bid for hosting 2034 World Cup (1:28)
WC Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Senegal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Qatar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +7 | 7 |
| United States | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Iran | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Wales | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Argentina | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Poland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Mexico | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| France | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Australia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Denmark | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Japan | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Spain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 4 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -8 | 3 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Croatia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 5 |
| Belgium | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Canada | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Serbia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Portugal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Ghana | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |